Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has promised the family of a murdered girl in Punganur, Chittoor district, that they will receive justice. He also assured them that his government will provide support during this difficult time. Naidu urged the family to stay strong amidst their grief.
On Sunday, State Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, along with Ministers Farooq and Ramprasad Reddy, visited Punganur to meet the grieving family. They offered their condolences and expressed their sorrow over the tragic incident.
During the visit, the family was connected with Chief Minister Naidu over the phone. Naidu expressed his deep sadness about the incident and reassured the family that they would receive all necessary support.
Home Minister Anitha shared more details about the case. She explained that the girl had gone missing on September 29, and the family reported her missing later that night at 11 PM. The Superintendent of Police, Manikanta Chandolu, immediately formed eleven teams to look for the child.
Three days later, the girl’s body was discovered. According to preliminary medical reports, there was no evidence of sexual assault. Minister Anitha also stated that three suspects have been arrested, and efforts are ongoing to catch two more individuals involved in the crime.
Additionally, the Home Minister criticised opposition leader Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for allegedly trying to politicise the incident. She stated that using such a tragic case for political purposes was inappropriate.
